Live: Lawrence Wong to be sworn in as Singapore’s Prime Minister

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SINGAPORE: Singapore’s incoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be sworn in on Wednesday night ( May 15 ), marking the country’s first leadership transition in 20 years. &nbsp,

Mr Wong, 51, takes over from Mr Lee Hsien Loong, 72, who may be in the Cabinet as Senior Minister.

Unveiling his second Cabinet roster on Monday, Mr Wong sought to prioritise&nbsp, stability and security, appointing seasoned lawmaker Gan Kim Yong as Deputy Prime Minister.

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